Admission

Grinnell would never penalize a prospective student for peaceful public protest. Indeed, we reward students in the application process who have used their voices to address important social problems.

Remy Ferber ’14 talks about Grinnellians' commitment to excellence, service, and leadership.

Rewarding experiences, learning that matters, firsthand research, and a vibrant, supportive community with global outcomes.

Grinnell College’s Office of Admission is staffed with a team of road warriors — admission counselors who crisscross the nation (and the world!) in the fall. We want to meet you,…

"Grinnell put us together. This is the meeting place." — Serbian Kristina Duric '13

We’re sure that there are some students who love and look forward to writing the college essay, and a massive “HOORAY!” to all of you. That said, we imagine that for many of you,…

 

Loggia: n. (loh-JA) A roofed outdoor walkway attached to the side of a building. Sometimes described as an outdoor hallway. See Grinnell College campus.

 As you walk around…

When I first visited Grinnell, I was looking for ways to differentiate the College from other schools I had already been to. What was it about Grinnell that everyone said was so different and…

Author:  Elizabeth Bologna ’08

 

August 22, 2009. I will never, ever forget that date. That was — drum roll please — the day I became an official Grinnellian. At 3:45 a.m., I got out of my cozy, familiar bed in my parents…